UNICEF and Airtel Connect Over 1 Million Students to Digital Learning

UNICEF, Airtel Africa, and the federal government have successfully connected nearly 2,000 schools across Nigeria to digital learning platforms, impacting over one million students and more than 20,000 teachers. This initiative aims to broaden access to digital education, enhance teaching methodologies, and equip youth with essential skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

The partnership's progress was showcased during a joint mission to various schools and youth programs in Lagos and Abuja, led by Garreth Spillane, Chief of Staff to the chairman of Airtel Africa. The delegation observed students and teachers utilizing digital learning tools, including artificial intelligence, and noted that over 19,000 teachers have received digital literacy training.

The Nigeria Learning Passport has recorded over 2.5 million registered students and nearly 100,000 registered teachers. The partnership also aims to reduce internet access costs by providing selected educational platforms without data charges.

Rownak Khan, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Nigeria, emphasized the importance of free digital learning in bridging the digital divide.